What: One lane of Chestnut Expressway closed in each direction during DAYTIME and nighttime hours. Paving crews will lay asphalt to build part of the temporary bypass that will be used to carry traffic around the future new bridge.

Where: Chestnut Expressway between Ingram Mill Road and the railroad tracks west of Route 65 in Springfield

When:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 15-16

6 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday into Saturday, Dec. 16-17

No lane closings are expected during morning and afternoon rush hours

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

One lane of Chestnut Expressway will remain open in each direction

Drivers can expect traffic congestion during the daytime lane closings

Driver just passing through the area on Thursday and Friday are urged to use alternate routes

Business entrances may be closed one at a time or half at a time as crews pave across them. However, contractor crews will notify businesses when entrances will be impacted.

Project Facts:

Build new roads on either side of Chestnut Expressway to provide access to area businesses

Build a bridge on Chestnut Expressway over the railroad tracks west of Chestnut Expressway

Install a new traffic signal at Ingram Mill Road and Chestnut Expressway